New ZealandWatch: Secret Santa police reward safetyA little boy has been left chuffed by a random act of kindness from two police officers who donned their secret Santa hats for him. Four-year-old 14 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandGisborne residents set for another outrageMore than 40,000 Gisborne residents have been asked to prepare for eight hours without power again this Sunday.13 Dec 11:24 PM
BusinessGastro: $100k compo for businessesThirty-seven businesses have been selected to receive financial help after the gastro crisis rocked the village in August. A council 13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandAviation enthusiast mournedThe pilot of the plane which crashed in to high voltage power lines on Monday morning has been described as an aviation enthusiast 13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHop it: Aussie frogs evicted from parkFrogs with a taste for the urban lifestyle have moved into a Whangarei city park.13 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandFebruary date for child death trialThe trial of a teenager charged with the manslaughter of 2-year-old Matiu Wereta in Flaxmere 14 months ago is expected to be held 12 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandFestering row over camping on reserveWhatuwhiwhi man John McMahon is deeply unhappy that the Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park is providing paid camp sites on the Far North 12 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks blamed for campground blazeFireworks are believed to have sparked a blaze which ripped through scrub close to a Northland campground. At its peak about 25 people 12 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandLifeless child revived at Kaitaia poolThe quick response of a lifeguard has been credited with potentially saving the life of a child, believed to be a 3-year-old girl.12 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandHuge pile of trash found in native bushThe extent of Northland's illegal dumping issue is "coming out of the woodwork", with the discovery of another huge pile of trash 12 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandIncreased risk of massive quakeGNS Science says the probability of a big quake has increased following the Kaikoura earthquake.12 Dec 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Curry criminals' find a homeToast is on the menu for the Kaushish family's lunch, and there isn't a curry in sight. It's Monday afternoon, and the Bay of Plenty 12 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandNorthland's winning Lotto run continuesA shop in Whangarei sold two winning Division One Lotto tickets of $166,667 in Saturday's draw as Northland's amazing run of Lotto 11 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandMore rain for the whole countryWe may be 12 days into summer but the rain falling over the last week isn't going anywhere fast.11 Dec 06:06 PM
New ZealandMore rain forecast for most of countryMore wet weather is on the way this weekend.10 Dec 05:43 PM
New ZealandSchool rallies around kids of Kaipara dadGivealittle page raises over $10,000 in less than a day in support of family who lost a husband and father killed in the Kaipara Harbour boating accident.09 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandPower cut blamed on 'bloody idiot'The hunt is on for "a bloody idiot" who sabotaged the Far North, cutting power to more than 32,000 homes and businesses.08 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandWet weather may put damper on concertThe forecast is looking grim for large outdoor Christmas events across New Zealand this weekend.08 Dec 04:41 PM
New Zealand'Thumbs up' at fault of tragic workplace accidentA transport watchdog has found that the train that ploughed into a digger driver leaving him with severe brain injuries was not at fault.08 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandDeanna's ACC fight will continueOne of New Zealand's youngest asbestos cancer sufferers, Deanna Trevarthen, died in Auckland on Monday, surrounded by family and in 07 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandMan bit cheek of partnerA man pushed his partner to the ground and bit her cheek, the court heard. Ihaia Hipango pleaded guilty in the Whanganui District 07 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand200 texts sent included threats to killA man sent 200 text messages to his partner's friends and family, the court heard, including threats to kill. Rhys Carroll pleaded 07 Dec 08:22 PM
New ZealandMachine helps stroke sufferersNorthland stroke suffers are being helped with their recovery thanks to a $10,000 exercise machine. The new rehabilitation and exercise 07 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandKitten stuck down drain rescuedA kitten stuck down a drain sparked a major rescue operation in Kerikeri yesterday involving the SPCA, a plumber, council contractors07 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandPatea song at heart of viral videoFirst a film and now a viral video - Patea's fame as Poi E country is undergoing a resurgence. Poi E is a simple song with a catchy 07 Dec 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Any day could be your last'A man who made a sinister threat to the New Zealand Police on social media has ended up in court. Boston Baker pleaded guilty in 07 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birdsKākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandBoy's kite shorts overhead powerlinesA kite flown on the end of electric fence tape crashed into 11kV powerlines causing a flash over and blowing out power to a nearby 06 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandBike theft has a happy endingThe vigilant handiwork of a Taradale community constable is to thank after two pensioner's stolen bikes were returned to them yesterday. Evie 05 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandChip fat causes shop fireA fire at the back of a fish and chip shop is a warning to wait until cooking fat has cooled down thoroughly before disposing of it05 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandHello summer: Storms before sunThunderstorms are expected to hit some parts of the North Island today and tomorrow before temperatures soar to low-30s in some parts of New Zealand later this week.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandClearance uncovers significant pa siteOne of Northland's most important pa sites has been revealed for the first time in more than a century. Vegetation removal at Kerikeri 04 Dec 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Sinister' partner lured woman into meth ringA Whangarei mother's involvement in the large-scale manufacture of methamphetamine was influenced by her manipulative and domineering 04 Dec 07:16 PM
New ZealandSummer is here: 29C expected this weekSummer will be well and truly here this week with temperatures expected to soar to 29C in some parts.04 Dec 04:00 PM
